Space Shuttle Program

STS-4

Vehicle: Space Shuttle System | Launch Site: Edwards Air Force Base

STS-4 mission operations

Mission Overview

STS-4 was flown by the orbiter Columbia. The flight successfully fulfilled its scientific and operational objectives. The crew managed cargo bay operations, deployed payloads, and conducted scientific experiments. STS-4 remains a milestone in the history of reusable spaceflight systems.

Flight Crew & Officers

Henry Hartsfield

Henry Hartsfield

Crew Member Civilian
Ken Mattingly

Ken Mattingly

Crew Member Captain, USN

Multimedia Gallery

STS-4 launch operations photography

Official NASA historical record photography for STS-4.